Tom Briese - MASC

Carbon - the sixth element of the periodic table



- Carbon is a non- metal

- Carbon is made in stars

- Pure carbon is non-toxic, although inhalation of fine particles, such as soot, can damage lung tissue.

Here are some experiments you can do with carbon dioxide solid (dry ice)

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Name of Element : Carbon

Symbol of Element : C

Atomic Number of Carbon : 6

Atomic Mass: 12.0107 amu

Melting Point: 3500.0 °C - 3773.15 °K

Boiling Point: 4827.0 °C - 5100.15 °K

Number of Protons/Electrons in Carbon : 6

Number of Neutrons in Carbon : 6

Crystal Structure: Hexagonal

Density @ 293 K: 2.62 g/cm3

Color of Carbon : blackish

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